Competence Training Institute

Based in the Netherlands, Competence is CRR Global’s longest-standing partner in Europe. With decades of experience in professional development and leadership education, and as part of Schouten Company, the organization specializes in helping individuals, teams and organizations unlock human potential through systemic coaching and learning innovation.

Our purpose is to empower people, teams and organizations to thrive in a rapidly changing world. By combining the internationally-accredited Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC™) curriculum with cutting-edge learning design, Competence prepares leaders and teams to face complexity with resilience, collaboration and creativity.

Competence serves a broad range of clients, from multinational corporations and government institutions to local organizations and individual coaches. Whether developing leadership capacity, cultivating team intelligence or shifting organizational culture, we are known for bridging academic rigor with practical application.

As part of CRR Global’s worldwide network, Competence contributes a distinctly European perspective, rooted in Dutch values of openness, collaboration and innovation. Our work is recognized for blending systemic awareness with sustainability, ensuring that growth benefits not only organizations but also the communities and societies it touches.

Grounded in values of learning, connection and future readiness, Competence encourages you to explore how systems coaching builds organizations where both people and purpose thrive.